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“The best math professor I have ever had and one of the top 5 best educators of my whole life”
MAT1370 - 5.0 rating“Kraus is a cool guy and truly wants you to pass”
MAT1450 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
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82%
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Reviews (94)
I was worried about the algebra & what not since I never took it in h.s., but there are so many examples in the book & he goes over it so much & gives extra help if needed----that if you fail, you deserve it!!
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It was so easy!!!
too arrogant and difficult
that last comment must have come from a guy and a dumb one at that.... i HATE math but this guy makes it very clear, not intimidatting at all at least to girls
His explanations are clear enough, but i don't care for his sarcasm.
Arrogant...definately not HOT. Blech.
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He is clear and to the point. Offers plenty of bonus points and extra credit. Best Math Professor I've had!!
I found his class very entertaining as far as Math goes. He made it fun and was very helpfull to me!
I've tried taking this class 3 times and get scared and drop before I can finish with him I felt confident doing even the hardest problem but he is a little tricky on the tests he puts problems on there that we have not went over...
His teaching style is clear and he gives lot's of bonus points. He is so good that classes often end early. Loves Snickers, and gives extra credit for them. Take him for all math classes!!!
One of the best math teachers/professors I've ever had. I wish he taught every math class! He's fun, gives lots of bonus points, and is helpful and easy to understand. I'd recommend him for sure!
Great Professor, do all the Homework he assigns and the practice test and you will get an easy A. He prepares you for the test by assigning homework and he collects them all, which forces you to study!! He does have a bit of sarcasm, but I think it's funny!
Very smart and funny !!! The best math teacher I've ever had. Wish he could teach all math classes. Thank you Mr. Eric!!!
Wonderful sense of humor. His classes are fun and he likes to let students leave early, though covers all the material and answers stupid questions. I would strongly recommend him.
I really liked Kraus, His class was fun and interesting. He was very nice and helpful. wouldn't mind having him again, and would refer him to everyone starting Sinclair.
Great professor! Absolutely one of the best. He taks alot of the scariness factor out of math. If you must take this class get into one of his classes.
Won't make sure all students are at the same level before moving on. Dropped his class after he publicaly humiliated me one day after seein I wasn't laughing at his jokes, he looked at me & said some sarcastic remarks about me not having a sense of humor & then went on how unfortunate people like that are. Was my 1st time in college & discourged me
A good person, but doesnt really make sure everyone is on the same page. He moves to quick. IF mathis not a good subject for you i would not reccomend him.
Eric was great, he made this class easy to understand and follow. His homeworks were great practice for his tests. He was helpful and encouraging, and yes, sarcastic, but guess what?your in college, if you can't take it in his class, you can't take it in the big world. I will continue to recommend him. Thanks Eric
he is very cool. doesn't spend alot of depth on how to cover the material. study for quizes and test, you should be able to pass. he also teaches 101
Can be quite cocky and full of himself Knows his subject but so do many others. Needs to tone down the King like attitude
Humiliated me in class twice but my 60 extra credit points made up for it!!!!!!!!!
He isn't very nice. Very Aerogent. I would NEVER sign up for another one of his classes. He made me feel stupid.
He was a very interesting teacher. He was very helpful and clear with his teaching methods. And when he was done, he usually let us out early. He was the first math teacher that I actually understood in such a short period of time. I would definantly recommend him to others.
bonus points. usually lets out real early.
I got a c and am now getting an a in 116 if that tells you anything. Just do yourself a favor and take someone else. Aroggant and rude especially to men. I think the only reason they let him still teach is the fact that he has tenor.
great teacher, really helped me understand math!! I've had 2 classes with him and would take more if he were teaching what i have to take
Very Good teacher!! He is very helpful.. and gets the point accross fast rather than sitting in the classroom forever.
He is a great teacher. He will keep helping until you get it. He's very encouraging and straight forward. I learned a lot and will take his class again in the future if he's teaching the classes I need!
BORING - Could care less if I passed or not, however would give bonus points if I brought him food. What a laugh. He thinks he knows it all. Boy does he have a lot to learn.
"Eric Kraus is extremely helpful. If you don't understand, he will stop and explain until you get it. He is by far the best professor I have ever had. He knows his stuff, and knows how to explain to those who have a hard time with math. I would highly recommend him to everyone taking math.
I have noticed that he is comfortable with his job in a way to make you comfortable too. He cares for those who would make an effort and will bend backwards for you. For those that will take his class, you have made the right choice, however, do not slack off. Best professor I had as of yet.
Great teacher. He makes the class fun he does a great job at explaining whats going to b on test. easy A on homework you just have to do it he doesn't even really grade it. and gives out practice tests for every test for 5 bonus points. sometimes lets u turn in corrections 4 10 xtra points. just pay attention & ull get an A.
All you need to do is use the schedule that he created for you and you will pass, hands down. Everything is provided and if you think that he doesn't care about you then you must have done something stupid to have him feel like that. Great teacher and highly recommend him.
GREAT professor! I would take him again..He is very clear on what to do. He gives extra credit. Always willing to help with any problem that you may have....The best teacher that I have had by far!
extremely helpful! I would take him again! He returns emails quick, and gives CLEAR answers. Always willing to help you if you need it. Gives extra credit too!
He communicates clearly and with lightening fast speed. He seems like a genuinely nice guy too. I would definitely take another class from Mr. Kraus. He's a true asset to Sinclair.
I am a slow learner and he has no tolerance for students who have a learning problem.O have to say he is goodlooking for an older man though!
1)He's a bonified arse. 2) He doesn't do anything...the foreign, old woman straight off the boat from India did the work/tried to assist students/graded tests. 3)He's an arse.
Very easy and understanding.
Took online. Very helpful and responds quickly to emails. Great class.
I had to take Mat 101 twice, and the first teacher was awful, but I learned so much with Mr. Kraus!! Awesome teacher!
love love love him
This intructor was INCREDIBLE!!! I couldn't have done it w/out him! THANKYOU Eric!!! You ROCK!
loved his claass...he made everything so easy to understand and he was pretty funny
Professor Kraus was extremely helpful and very willing to help you, no matter what the question. He was always very timely on his responses as well.
great teacher..i always kept a snicker bar on test and quiz days!! he really helped me pass the class cuz i jus dont comprehend math but he is so great im ready for mat101
I took this class online and Mr. Kraus was quick to help. He answered my questions quickly and clearly. The homework is time consuimg but worth it. It really helps prepare you for the test which are 70% of your grade.
I took the online class. He is very efficient in email correspondence, look for a weekly email. Will reply right away to your emails sent to him. Downfall to this class is a LOT of homework, but this is the best way to learn and get a good grade on exams.
I took this online Algebra class and it was a great experience. He is professional, responds to all emails quickly and effectively. I highly recommend him to everyone!
Very helpful, and quick to respond to any emails or questions asked. I took this class online and was impressed how smoothly it went
Absolutely loved him! Was very understanding if you were behind; even personally e-mailing to make sure everything was okay. He e-mailed everyone weekly to keep us updated. Cannot wait to take from him in the fall!
Really fun class. He kinda made fun of some people but he made fun of himself. Definitely made it an easy class to take.
Professor Kraus made a difficult class easy with his humor and charm! He is very accommodating for make up tests and quizes. Would totally recommend!
He kept an open line of communication and did weekly updates. He was very understanding if you had something come up and needed a little extra time. You must do the work in this class! If you follow the syllabus you will do great. Awesome professor! I took 2 classes with him and did very well.
Professor Kraus is great! I took two online DEV math courses with him and really enjoyed it. He sent weekly updates, replied to emails very quickly, and was incredibly helpful with any questions one may have. He even saved my final grade by allowing to take the online final after I was unable to take it on campus, he even extended the deadline!
I wish Kraus taught math beyond the DEV level, great to work with, communication is an A+
I have never had a math instructor better than Professor Kraus. Do your homework show up to class and you will do very well in this class!!! Excellent Professor
Prof. Kraus is a great math teacher. I learned more from him during the semester than I had for 5 years before. He makes sure students understand the important information and don't focus too much on things they will not use- he does still go over those things, but he emphasizes the really important concepts in his lectures.
Good teacher, but not great. I learn best by seeing examples and his lectures only presented concepts. Quizzes about every week and paper HW must be turned in. Most of the grade is based on the tests and there is no extra credit. MML is not required, but necessary to be able to do well on the tests. Not a bad teacher at all, just not the best.
Very clear in lectures. Wants all students to succeed. Lets you know exactly what to expect on the test. Didn't look at the textbook once. For some it may be helpful, but his lectures were more than enough for me. There is a ton of mymathlab homework & quizzes in this course, but that's from the department, not professor. Overall awesome professor
Professor Kraus was a perfect online instructor. He was very responsive to questions and was very specific on his requirements. There was no possible way to misunderstand his instructions and deadlines, unless you just didn't open your emails. He provided a very easy to read syllabus and sent weekly emails checking on progress.
The best math professor I have ever had and one of the top 5 best educators of my whole life! Super funny and makes it really easy to understand. I wish I could take him for every math class for the rest of my time in college.
There's no taking notes in this class. It's impossible!! He moves so fast and goes into his own world that no one else in the class understands. Make sure you don't ask questions because he won't answer them without making a scene in class as to why you don't understand something.
If you are taking him for stats . Do not take him. Does not give examples and just reads his own lectures . Doesn't give you anything to look over and reads to fast to even take notes . Gives you a project and doesn't explain/talk about it at all.
Kraus is a cool guy and truly wants you to pass! The class by all means is not easy at all and you really need to try and pay attention and be in the class. As long as you participate and try in the class you'll at least past, his quizzes are only 5pts. and they are pretty much the same thing as his test which helps a lot!
Kraus is a substantial math professor to take while on your way up through the chaotic world of mathematics. He refers to methods in the book but applies it in his own notes that can be a little confusing & unfamiliar at first. If you just keep trudging on through his class whilst turning in the physical & online homework on time you'll pass.
Very good professor but you need to show up to pass. Watch videos if you don't understand because sometimes it's hard to understand with him. Very funny and a nice guy.
Not a fan of him. I took him online for a maths class. He was awful at responding to emails with questions regarding the problems I was having and was quite rude when he did reply. I guess he was on okay "teacher" for me but I taught myself most of the work because he and the book were no help at all.
Awesome teacher! Funny and makes lectures not so long
So I have sucked at math basically always. I'm talking near fail every time. So after being out of school for five years and placing in DEV math, I was super nervous but Kraus's lessons are SUPER clear as are his expectations. I was able to teach myself (online class) what I needed and finished with my FIRST EVER grade A in math. Take his class!
Lectures consist of his notes he's condensed from the book but he goes a mile a minute and doesn't give you time to write down the notes. And if you are taking notes, he gets mad when nobody is participating. He makes comments on how it shouldn't take us this long, etc. His version of funny seems to be talking down to us. Not a fan.
Well, let's just say this. I'm currently sitting in class rating this guy who is subbing for statistics. Never mind that my first week of statistics was spent with *not the actual instructor* but now I'm even more lost than I was first coming to this class. Doesn't explain, just glosses/Rambles/Sarcastic/Often unfocused/Leaves students oblivious.
Best math teacher ever! Most things were graded for participation and the tests were just like the study guides. I turned in the wrong thing for the project and he let me turn in the right copy and my grade went from an F to A. Super caring and easy to connect with!
He explains the math problems very well and he makes a lot of jokes. He is a good professor and he uses the questions from his quizzes in his exams - make you don't miss class and you take good notes because if you do those two things, you'll definitely pass.
I hate math, but I loved Eric Kraus's teaching style. We had to do homework which was scanned in so that he could see the work we were doing. He gave great feedback on that work. He makes videos of working through the exam review questions. He is very funny, very quick with responses, makes math easy to understand! Taking another class with him!
the best math prof since Ive had, hands down. if youre taking this online save yourself the extra money & dont get the workbook. he posts the sheet online. his test reviews are exactly the test but with different scenarios. he really wants you to learn so he cares for you to do well!
Kraus is easily the best professor at Sinclair. I hate math but he helps make everything easy to understand. Super funny and makes class enjoyable.
I absolutely loved Kraus. I took him first for Business Analysis and made sure to take him for Business Calculus. If you participate he will love you, that's all he wants. He is hilarious, and such a good teacher. Super down to earth and will help you if you need it. I cannot speak higher of any professor that I have had here. TAKE HIM!!!
Professor Kraus was amazing. I have never liked any mathematics course from K-12. I always struggled until this course. Prof. Kraus made everything easy to understand and answered any questions I had about the course. If you are scared to take the course, don't be. I wish Professor Kraus taught other courses. I enjoyed his teaching method.
The best
I've had Kraus as my professor for two different classes and loved him each time. He has a particular sense of humor but as long as you don't have a chip on your shoulder and are a respectful student that works hard you will do well in his class!
Incredibly rude teacher 1on1. Great in class. After asking a question about his calendar (1on1) he said, "Idk why I'm getting so many questions this semester, maybe its because of the booster." He wished a "future misunderstanding" didnt happen over me forgetting to erase Eric after tabbing an email in outlook. Had sent other emails w/o Eric.
Great lectures, gives paper handout homework every class that is due the next class period, he goes over most, if not all, of the answers in class. Has helpful emails prior to quizzes with examples. Has great study guides and gives extra credit for joining zoom meetings. Only reason you need textbook is for online hw. Can tell he enjoys his job.
Prof. Kraus is amazing!! He gives easy-to-understand lectures and goes over most of the homework in class. He has a particular sense of humor that is just hilarious and it makes the class both interesting and enjoyable. You can tell that Kraus truly wants to help you pass his class. I would 100% recommend taking his class!
He was a good professor and was always accessible outside of class. I understood most of the concepts and he was always there to help. This is not a class that you can miss, you learn a lot in one class. He was a quick grader as well and always willing to explain your grade to you. He was very passionate about his subject and liked to play around.
Eric gives more supplemental materials than most math professors I've had. He does go rather quickly through the notes but will go back if you ask. He had no problem explaining why something was graded a certain way and allows you to practice for more difficult professors. He grades on the process of problem solving rather than actual answers.
Mr. Kraus was the best professor I have ever had! He really cares and gives plenty of opportunities to succeed! He does test prep zoom calls which help a lot! His review sheets are very similar to his tests! Gives tons of extra credit! Plus he makes math fun which is something I never say. There is literally nothing bad about him!
I took Mr Kraus for pre-calculus in 2023. At first I was a bit nervous about how difficult the class was going to be but after the first week or two it became clear that I found a good professor. Mr Kraus assigns about 1 page of written homework and do some of it with the class before lecture ends. Show up to class, study for tests and you'llbe gr8
Helped me all throughout the semester talked to him about my career goals and told me the best way to get there! he is funny and his exams are not that hard.
Professor Kraus makes math engaging and accessible. He offers great support, from helpful review sessions to detailed feedback. Attending class is a must, but you'll find the workload manageable with the right study tools like Unstuckstudy. Overall, a solid professor who wants you to succeed.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
82%
Textbook Required
25%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
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A-
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Rating Trend
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+0.24 avg changeRatings by Course
101
5.0
(1)108101
5.0
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DEV084
5.0
DEV0028
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4.0
MATH
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